Tickets now on sale for the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone World Cup celebrations
Tickets are now on sale for the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone, Thurston County’s regional 2026 soccer celebration experience taking place along Olympia’s waterfront this June.
Fans can purchase tickets and find event information at ThurstonChamber.com/FANZONE
The Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone will transform Port Plaza into a high-energy waterfront festival experience where fans can watch matches on giant outdoor LED screens, and enjoy live entertainment, DJs, local food vendors, beer gardens, soccer-themed activities, family experiences, interactive fan activations, and community celebrations during four World Cup match days.
Fans can attend the following match day celebrations:
- Friday, June 19 – USA vs. Australia
- Wednesday, June 24 – Qatar vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Thursday, June 25 – USA vs. Türkiye
- Friday, June 26 – Egypt vs. Iran
Each event date will feature unique entertainment, local vendors, themed experiences, and opportunities for fans to celebrate the excitement of the World Cup together in Thurston County.
The June 19 USA vs. Australia celebration will kick off the Fan Zone experience with a performance from the Squaxin Island Tribe Canoe Family prior to the match start, setting the tone for the day and formally welcoming fans to the event. The day will also feature a live performance from Queen Mother Tribute, hosted by emcee Mark Alford, along with DJs, fan activities, and soccer-themed experiences throughout the day. Fans can also enjoy food and beverage offerings from Anthony’s Homeport, Fisher Scones, Little Creek Casino Resort, Anheuser-Busch, Talking Cedar, and featured local brewer Matchless Brewing. Captain Little will also be on-site with exclusive specialty items available for purchase.
The June 24–26 Fan Zone events will continue the celebration with giant outdoor LED screens to watch the matches, waterfront beer gardens, DJs, soccer activities, interactive fan experiences, and local food and beverage vendors throughout each event day. The June 25 USA vs. Türkiye evening match watch party is expected to draw one of the largest crowds of the series with nighttime waterfront viewing and an energetic festival atmosphere, with emcee Tim Samland, while the June 26 closing celebration, emceed by Lauren O’Neill, will feature a live performance by The Scrunchies to cap off the week’s festivities. Across all three events, fans can enjoy FC Olympia activities, family-friendly games, local breweries, sponsor activations, giveaways, and additional entertainment experiences.
General admission tickets are $10, and children 12 and younger receive free admission. Limited VIP tickets are also available for each event date for $75 per person and include priority entry, access to VIP-only areas, two beverages, snacks, swag bags, and additional premium event experiences. Organizers encourage fans to purchase tickets early, as attendance capacity will be limited for each event date.
The Fan Zone is hosted by the Cities of Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater, Thurston County, and the Port of Olympia, with the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce helping organize the event dates and fan experiences.
Initial sponsorships and partnerships include Anheuser-Busch, Airbnb, Squaxin Island Tribe, The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, Intercity Transit, The Rants Group, Experience Olympia & Beyond, Sunset Air, Inc., Olympia Downtown Alliance, D Zines: Creative Solutions & Graphic Designs, FC Olympia, Talking Cedar, Matchless Brewing, Well 80 Brewhouse, and Three Magnets Brewing.
As Seattle prepares to host FIFA World Cup matches in 2026, the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone will provide Thurston County residents and visitors an opportunity to experience the excitement, energy, and international spirit of the tournament closer to home.
Additional entertainment schedules, vendor announcements, and event updates will be released in the coming weeks. Community members are encouraged to follow the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone on Facebook and Instagram for announcements, ticket updates, entertainment additions, and behind-the-scenes event information.
More information and tickets are available at: ThurstonChamber.com/FANZONE
